Panasonic HC-V130 Operating Instructions Manual page 11

∫ Connecting to a PC and charging.
Charge the unit if you do not have the AC adaptor handy.
A USB cable (supplied)
≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
≥ Press the power button and turn the unit off.
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Turn the power of the PC on.
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Connect the USB cable
≥ The status indicator B will flash red with approx. 2 seconds period (off for approx. 1 second, on for
approx. 1 second), indicating that charging has begun.
It will turn off when the charging is completed.
≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed with any
other USB cables.)
≥ Always connect directly to a PC.
≥ You cannot charge when the status indicator flashes rapidly, or when it does not light at all.
Charge using the AC adaptor.
≥ It will take 2 or 3 times longer to charge compared to when using the AC adaptor.
≥ If the status indicator flashes at a particularly fast or slow rate, refer to page 95.
≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries
≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with
doors and windows closed.
≥ If you do not intend to use the unit for an extended period, disconnect the USB cable from the unit
for safety.
≥ Charging may not be possible depending on the operating environment of the PC being used
(such as custom-made PC).
≥ Charging will stop when turning the power of the PC off or forcing it into sleep mode. Charging will
start again when turning the power of the PC on again, or waking from sleep mode.
≥ When connected to a PC, an error message may be displayed at the top of the PC screen. For
more details, refer to page 91.
≥ The unit will be charged if it is connected to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or DVD recorder
with a USB cable, even if the unit is turned off.
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